Modise Kemelo is a seasoned software developer with extensive experience in full stack development, currently serving as a Senior Software Developer at the Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI) since May 2015. Previous roles at BITRI include Software Developer, Associate Researcher, and ICT Associate, focusing on applied research and development of mobile, web, and desktop applications. Prior positions include a Computer Science Teaching Assistant at the University of Botswana and a Software/Web Developer at Gabzonline, where Modise was responsible for designing and modifying websites. Modise began a career in IT as an Intern IT Technician at the University of Botswana, providing technical support, troubleshooting, and hardware maintenance. Modise holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Botswana.
Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation - BITRI
Corporate Profile Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI) was established in 2012 as a Government of the Republic of Botswana company limited by guarantee, to conduct needs-based research and development in focused areas, in accordance with national priorities. BITRI falls under the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology (MOTE). The technologies will as much as possible maximize the use of local materials to ensure efficiency and affordability. BITRI will harness its institutional capacity as well as collaborate with other organizations and institutions. BITRI will harness its institutional capacity as well as collaborate with other organizations and institutions. BITRI is situated at Maranyane House in Gaborone, Botswana. It has another campus in Gaborone, Kanye as well as Palapye. BITRI will conduct research and development in the following broad thematic Areas: Natural Resources and Materials • Building Materials Science • Climate Change • Nanomaterials Technologies • Electronics and Communications • Energy • Information Systems & Technologies